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Bicyclist Negligence: Traffic Law and Bike Regulation Violations

The Bicycle Accident Attorneys of Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. comment on an important inquiry often presented by bike crash victims: ‘Can violating a traffic law or bicycle regulation impact my personal injury claim?’ Generally speaking this question can be answered with a ‘YES,’ however, the better response is really ‘DEPENDS.’…

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Increase in Bike Messenger Services poses Safety Risk to Pedestrians

The Chicago Bicycle Accident Attorneys of Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. have decades of experience representing victims in a diverse range personal injury matters. As the city continues to enhance infrastructure and improve safety, more and more residents are turning to eco-friendly modes of transportation such as walking or biking. With…

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Bicycle Helmet Laws in Chicagoland – Part I

Given the profound impact that helmets have on the reduction of serious injury and fatality, the Bicycle Accident Attorneys of Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. encourage the use of helmets for all bicyclists, and support legislative efforts that would make helmet use a requirement for children. As legal professionals and bicycle…

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Poor Maintenance of Bike Lanes Creates Hazards for Cyclists says Chicago Attorney

As Chicago continues to install more bike lanes, many are worried about the city’s ability to keep up with lane maintenance issues. While a number of cyclists have already voiced their concerns by filing a complaint with the Chicago Department of Transportation, others have opted to simply forego the use…

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Altering Roadway Use and Redirecting Traffic: Is this a Realistic Solution to Improving Safety?

The Chicago Bicycle Accident Attorneys of Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. stand behind the city’s efforts to improve cycling safety, by creating more bike routes that provide a safe and accessible means to destinations. both within the city and to neighboring communities. However, we are also drawn to the consideration that…

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Can your Bike Crash Attorney do all of the Following?

Every accident is unique and bicycle accidents are no different. However, where bike crashes do stand out is in their potential to vary significantly, both in legal and factual issues. The ability of your attorney to competently identify, evaluate, address, and resolve each and every matter relevant to your case,…

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Can Something be Done to Reduce the Risks for Accident and Injury along Chicago’s Lakefront Trail?

As Chicago continues to make strides in promoting cycling, there has been a notable rise in the use of bicycles throughout the city and neighboring suburbs. However, along with this, comes not only an increased presence of bicyclist that occupy our streets and roadways, but also more cyclists along trails…

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Have Some Areas of Chicagoland Been Left Out of Bike Planning and Infrastructure Efforts?

In order to provide networking and ease of accessibility between communities, bike planning and infrastructure in Chicago, and surrounding suburbs is comprised of several key components-protected bike lanes along roadways; unprotected lanes which connect routes; and the off-road scenic and throughway paths, which are both protected and serve the purpose…

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